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Peer reviewedZoller, Uri; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1997
Compares science examination preferences of college students and faculty in Israel and the United States. Findings indicate that students prefer written exams in which time is unlimited and any materials are allowed. American students prefer traditional examinations more than their Israeli counterparts, and there exists significant differences…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Students, Evaluation, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedTamir, Pinchas – Journal of Biological Education, 1989
Students' justifications for the three-item formats provided were compared. The study confirmed the usefulness of justifications as a diagnostic tool and offered recommendations regarding the use of justifications, including their use in the construction of two-tier items. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Tests
Tamir, Pinchas – 1989
An investigation of biology matriculation tests in Israel was undertaken to assess the use of justifications with multiple-choice items and to compare the effect of three item formats on students' performance. More specifically, the study was designed to determine the: (1) extent to which justifications will differ if the correct answer is made…
Descriptors: Biology, College Entrance Examinations, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies
